Meet our team

Patricia Lenssen - Principal / Owner

Susan Willhoft - Project Manager

  • Principal and Owner

    Patricia has been working in the field of Landscape Architecture for twenty-two years. She has been responsible for production, design, project management, QA/QC and construction administration. Patricia is a certified SITES AP professional.

    The Sustainable Sites Initiative elevates and brings sustainable Landscape Architectural practice to the forefront of site design, and is used in concert with the LEED program.

    For the last 7 years Patricia has been the owner of Pacific Landscape Architecture located in Bellingham. Her project work includes schools, parks, multi-family housing, planning documents, master plans, design guidelines, restoration projects, WSDOT roadways, military childcare facilities, and residential projects.

    Registered Landscape Architect, Washington, #1146 (2009)

    SITES, Accredited Professional (2017)

    BLA, University of Washington (2003)

    Whatcom County Noxious Weed Board Member (2017-Current)

  • Project Manager

    Susan has thirty-one years of experience working in all phases for public, commercial, and private clients, such as parks, playgrounds, streetscapes, and private residences.

    Registered Landscape Architect, Washington, #1486 (2017)

    BLA, University of Oregon (1992)

    Extensive Public Works experience with codes, construction documentation, bidding, and contract compliance. Working knowledge of wide-ranging construction details.

    Dedicated to recreation design and play. Susan is a bicycle club ride leader and hikes with the Mountaineers.

  • Landscape Architect in Training

    Caitlin has ten years of experience working in large scale recreation planning, residential design and Green Factor projects. She has a background in civil engineering drafting as well as neighborhood development, ecological restoration, planning and planting design.

    BLA, University of Washington (2014)

    South Puget Sound Department of Natural Resources: Large scale trail and recreation systems

    Green Factor development projects

    Commercial and residential landscape design

  • Landscape Design Associate

    Audrey has twenty years of experience designing for all project phases. Her diverse portfolio of projects includes multi-family housing, large bond projects such as parks, zoos, and rail-to-trail conversions, and private residences featuring craftsman or modern details.

    BLA, University of Washington (2004)

    Experienced designer for code compliance within the Lake Whatcom Watershed District.

    Dedicated to designs that are as functional as they are beautiful.

Caitlin Lockhart - LAIT

Audrey Stout - Assoc. Landscape Designer